DAVID Sommeil is determined to force his way back into the City picture under new boss Stuart Pearce.

The Frenchman made a promising start at the club after his £3.5million move to the club in January 2003, but loss of form and an injury at the start of the 2004/2005 saw him fall down the pecking order.

However, after an encouraging pre-season, Sommeil is working hard to prove he is worth a place.

"Other players were playing well last year and I was waiting for my chance and looking forward to this season. I prepared and did my job properly in pre-season and my chance to play came along."

Sommeil added in the City magazine: "There are many younger players coming through and they will all be given a chance to show what they can do as well and the gaffer is giving a fair chance to us all, which is really good for the squad."

At one stage it looked as though Sommeil was going to return to France after his loan spell with Marseille, but the move didn't happen.

"I just want to do my best for City and right now I feel very good. I want to play as often as I can and I will be patient and do my best in training."